Nationals beat Dodgers 8-3 to take 2-1 lead in NLDS
Anthony Rendon and Jayson Werth homered, and the Nationals moved within one victory of winning a postseason series for the first time, beating the Dodgers 8-3 Monday for a 2-1 lead in the NLDS.
Major League Baseball
FINAL
Washington Nationals
8
Los Angeles Dodgers
3
| 1st | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | OT | 2OT | 3OT | P8 | P9 | T | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WSH | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 8 |
| LAD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 |
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Match Report
Last five matches
| Date | Opp | Result | Competition |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/15/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-6 | MLB |
| 10/14/26 | vs Milwaukee Brewers | L 2-6 | MLB |
| 10/12/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 4-7 | MLB |
| 10/11/26 | @ Milwaukee Brewers | L 1-2 | MLB |
| 10/7/26 | @ Atlanta Braves | W 4-1 | MLB |
| Full Schedule | |||
Play by Play
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Heisey hit sacrifice fly to left, Zimmerman scored.
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Advancing On Play 8-3
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End Batter/Pitcher 7-3
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Play Result 7-3
Zimmerman doubled to deep right, Murphy and Harper scored, Zimmerman to third advancing on throw.
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Advancing On Play 7-3
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Advancing On Play 6-3
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Foul Out 5-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Foul Ball 5-3
Pitch 4: foul
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End Batter/Pitcher 5-3
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Play Result 5-3
Werth homered to left (446 feet).
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 4: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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End Batter/Pitcher 4-3
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Play Result 4-3
Ruiz homered to left (416 feet), Pederson scored.
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Advancing On Force 4-3
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 8: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 4: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Out 4-1
Pitch 4: in play
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 7: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 6: foul
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 1: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 3: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 4: strike 2 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 2: strike 1 (foul)
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Foul Ball 4-1
Pitch 5: strike 2 (foul)
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End Inning 8-3
End of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Pederson flied out to left.
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Fly Out 8-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 8-3
Pitch 2: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 8-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-3
Pederson batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Reddick grounded out to second.
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Ground Out 8-3
Pitch 4: in play
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Ball 8-3
Pitch 3: ball 2
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Ball 8-3
Pitch 2: ball 1
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Strike Looking 8-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-3
Reddick batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Grandal flied out to center.
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Fly Out 8-3
Pitch 2: in play
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Strike Looking 8-3
Pitch 1: strike 1 (looking)
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-3
Grandal batting
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Play Result 8-3
Melancon relieved Kelley.
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Start Inning 8-3
Bottom of the 9th inning
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Lineup Change 8-3
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Lineup Change 8-3
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End Inning 8-3
Middle of the 9th
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Severino grounded out to first.
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Ground Out 8-3
Pitch 3: in play
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Strike Looking 8-3
Pitch 2: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 8-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 8-3
Severino batting
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End Batter/Pitcher 8-3
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Play Result 8-3
Heisey hit sacrifice fly to left, Zimmerman scored.
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Advancing On Play 8-3
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Sacrifice Fly 7-3
Pitch 6: in play
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 5: ball 3
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Strike Looking 7-3
Pitch 4: strike 2 (looking)
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Strike Looking 7-3
Pitch 3: strike 1 (looking)
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 2: ball 2
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Ball 7-3
Pitch 1: ball 1
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Start Batter/Pitcher 7-3
Heisey batting
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Highlights
Head to Head
Injuries
Los Angeles Dodgers
- Gavin Stone Out
- Ben Casparius Out
- Will Klein Out
- Dalton Rushing Out
Washington Nationals
- Drew Millas Out
Lineups
ConfirmedLAD
Howie KendrickLF47
Justin Turner3B3
Corey SeagerSS5
Yasiel PuigRF66
Adrian Gonzalez1B23
Yasmani GrandalC6
Charlie Culberson2B18
Joc PedersonCF3
Kenta MaedaP18
Substitutes
Andrew TolesPH60
Kenley JansenP74
Ross StriplingP31
Joe BlantonP56
Josh ReddickRF22
Austin BarnesPH55
Pedro BaezP52
Carlos RuizPH52
Grant DaytonP75
Josh FieldsP46
Luis AvilanP70
Chase Utley2B26
WSH
Trea TurnerCF7
Jayson WerthLF28
Daniel Murphy2B9
Bryce HarperRF3
Anthony Rendon3B6
Ryan Zimmerman1B11
Danny EspinosaSS14
Jose LobatonC7
Gio GonzalezP47
Substitutes
Sammy SolísP50
Clint RobinsonPH25
Oliver PerezP59
Shawn KelleyP27
Chris HeiseyPH24
Mark MelanconP34
Pedro SeverinoC29
Stephen DrewSS10
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